How about taking homemade Brie or Camembert to a friend's house for dinner rather than a bottle of wine? Making these bloomy rind cheeses is easier than you think. Bloomy rind cheeses also transform an average meal into a gourmet affair. In this cookbook you'll discover how to make the cheeses. You'll also discover both simple and gourmet dishes featuring either Brie or Camembert. All dishes are paired with harmonizing wines. Here are some of the recipes: Brie and Sage Pesto en Croute with Apples Ripened Camembert, Wild Mushroom and Rosemary Bruchetta Mini Potato Skins with Brie and Bacon Pecan-Crusted Brie with Jalapeno Jelly Stilton, Brie and Walnut Soup Lobster and Scallop Bisque with Camembert Pan-Fried Camembert with Redcurrant Sauce Brie Brioches on Greens with Raspberries Beef and Brie Wellington with Madeira Sauce Bacon Mac and Brie Fettuccine with Double Smoked Bacon, Brie and Rosemary Guinea Fowl with Brie and Hazelnuts Beef and Veal Tenderloin with Mousse of Crab and Camembert Wrapped Romano Cheese Crepe Pastry Wrapped Brie with Cranberry Orange Sauce Bakes Ripened Camembert with Mango